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Spokane tomatoes

Tomato nomenclature

If you’ve ever grown tomatoes from seed, you’ve no doubt noticed the letters that frequently follow a tomato variety’s name. Ind?...
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All those unripe tomatoes

Now is the time of year when gardeners face the pile of unripe tomatoes. To ripen them, they can either be laid out in a single layer or wrapped...
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The Spokane Goddess Of Photosynthesis

You may have seen Penny Simonson. She appears on those Spokane early, early morning T.V. shows giving tips to those of us whose plants and gardens...
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Planting tomatoes

Tomato plants can be put out in the garden once the soil temperature reaches 55-60 degrees F. Any colder than that, and the plants really won&rsquo...
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Sweets

Sweets are always a must!This is thetype of cookie that mostgrandmothers would make for those Sunday visits or an afternoon treat. Now this rich...
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Spaghetti

With the weather cooling down and leaves starting to change it is time to start looking for those comfort meals. And nothing is better than a big...
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In Terms of Health Benefits and Versatility, Tomatoes Reign Supreme

Tomatoes rank among the most popular and versatile foods we know. They are loaded with important nutrients and are believed to have heart-health...
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A Summer Salad for a Sunny Seattle Day

It's starting to feel like summer here in Seattle, and what better way to spend an afternoon than with a picnic. Burgers, hot dogs, potato...
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Easy One Skillet Unstuffed Peppers

Need fast? Need healthy? Need yummy? If so, this recipe is going to be perfect. It's almost a crime how simple it is, but simplicity can be a...
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Green Tomatoes Make Tasty Chutney

Summer in Seattle never really happened this year. As much as the expectation was that we’d have ripe, juicy tomatoes from our home garden,...
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